Mr N Giannuzzi

Milford Haven

NATALE Giannuzzi of Milford Haven, known as Nat by many, passed away peacefully aged 92 on March 23 at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, surrounded by his family.

In 1953, he travelled from Italy to work in Milford Haven and in 1954, he returned to Italy to marry his wife Giovanna, bringing her back to Milford shortly after, where his two daughters, Beatrice and Maria were born. The family will be remembered for having run their grocery business for many years in Priory Road.

Natale was delighted when his daughter, Beatrice, married Giovanni, and his other daughter, Maria, married Mike. In the year 2000, he was overjoyed to become a grandfather to John.

Dearly loved, Natale will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends. He was known as a lovely, respected and dignified man who cherished his family. Natale leaves behind two brothers, Domenico and Gianni and their families, as well as two brothers and one sister in Italy.

There was a large gathering at St. Francis Church, Priory Road, Milford Haven, for his funeral on Monday April 3, officiated by Father Paul Osunyikanmi.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by Tom Newing and Sons Ltd. of Milford Haven.

The Giannuzzi family are grateful to Father Paul, Tom Newing & Sons, and family and friends for their kindness.

 

Miss S A Rees

Pembroke Dock

IT WAS with great sadness that her family and many friends and work colleagues learned of the untimely passing, on February 26, of Sally Ann at the age of 66.

Born and brought up in Pembroke Dock, the daughter of Roland and Peggy Rees and sister of William, she lived in the family home in Albion Square, where her father ran a well known grocery store, with attached bakery. She attended Albion Square school, followed by Pembroke Grammar School, where she made many lifelong friends.

Sally Ann always had a bit of wanderlust, and set off for a position as an ‘au pair’ in Italy, shortly after leaving school in 1966, which was an exciting adventure, she thoroughly enjoyed. There followed a few other jobs, including running her own shop in Pembroke Street, selling everything needed for making home-brewed beer and wine, for a couple of years. After the shop she worked at the AA offices in Begelly, helping stranded motorists. Finding this job not all she wanted out of life, she took the decision to apply for Teacher Training, and spent four years as a ‘Mature’ student at Worcester College, where she shared a flat with some eighteen year olds, whose mothers thought she would be a sobering influence on their daughters, not realising many of the scrapes they would get into would be instigated by Miss Rees! She kept in close touch with those friends from college, visiting often and they have been profoundly affected by her death.

Sally Ann thoroughly enjoyed her teaching career, much of which was spent at Stackpole V.C. School, where she was highly thought of by pupils, parents and staff.

All her life she enjoyed travelling the world, in particular Australia, where she had a number of relatives. Her Father’s brother, Skyrme and his wife Marjorie had emigrated from Wales many years ago and she kept in touch with their children, Gaby, Tim and Mike, whom she visited on a number of occasions.

Sally Ann will be remembered with love by her family, and as a good and loyal friend to those closest to her, including Anna and Phil her much loved Godchildren.

For much of her adult life, Sally Ann had been a member of Pembroke Ladies’ Lifeboat Guild, and it is to this worthy cause that donations in her memory will be made. Please send your donations to E.C.

Thomas, Llanteg, Narberth, SA67 8LT, who carried out the funeral arrangements.

 

Mrs G Thomas

Milford Haven

THE DEATH occurred recently of Mrs Gloria Thomas of Romilly Crescent, Milford Haven.

A native of Llangwm, she attended Tasker’s School for Girls in Haverfordwest, before training as a primary school teacher in Bristol at Redland Training College.

After a short spell at Hook village school, she began teaching at the recently opened Meads Infant School in Milford Haven, where she worked for over 30 years, much of that time as the reception class teacher. She always found her work rewarding, and she loved nurturing the children and teaching them to read. She put her musical talents to good use playing the piano for morning assemblies and school concerts. She retained a lifelong interest in teaching and education and in the children that passed through her care.

In several cases, she taught more than one generation of the same family and she always took an interest in her ex-pupils when she came across them in Milford.

In 1957, she married Grenville Thomas, a friend since childhood, and they moved to Milford, eventually settling after the birth of their daughter Amanda, in Romilly Crescent. Church was important to the couple, and the family made many friends at North Road Baptist Church where they were members.

In the mid-seventies, when Grenville became lay pastor of Thornton Baptist church, Gloria followed him to Thornton, playing an active role in the life of the chapel.

As organist there, she enjoyed choosing new hymns and songs and rehearsing with the children for special events such as Sunday School anniversaries and Christmas services.

Home and family were very important to Gloria, and she took early retirement from teaching to care for her elderly mother. When her husband also retired, they enjoyed visiting other parts of the UK and also researching Pembrokeshire local history, especially the history of Llangwm. She spend many hours typing the text of Grenville’s Llangwm history books and accompanying him to archives and record offices. She was devastated by Grenville’s sudden death in 2002, but she was comforted by the support of friends and family and, later, by the birth of her two grandchildren, Thomas and James.

In her latter years, although increasingly frail, she retained her sense of humour, her indomitable spirit and her great interest in and concern for other people.

Friends, neighbours, excolleagues and friends from Thornton, Galilee and North Road churches attended Gloria’s funeral service which was led by Mrs Margaret Price and the Reverend Roger Hart at North Road Baptist Church. As she had requested, her friend Mrs Maureen Kiff read and her neighbour Mrs Helen Lewis-John paid a tribute. The funeral arrangements were sensitively carried out by Mr Frank Newing and bearers included Mr Peter Philips and Mr Gordon Smith. In view of her work with children, donations have been received for Tŷ Hafan children’s charity in her memory.

 

Mrs O Lewis

Stackpole

MRS OLIVIA Catherine Anita Lewis (nee Howells) passed away suddenly at Withybush Hospital on February 10 at the age of 45.

Olivia was the devoted and very much loved mum of Huw and Rhydian and the dearly loved daughter of Anita and Brian Howells.

Olivia was born on December 19 1971. She attended Stackpole VC Church in Wales School and Pembroke Comprehensive School.

In 1995 she moved to Plymouth and was on the nursing staff at Derriford Hospital for six years. In 2005 she returned to Wales, to live in Bridgend.

During her lifetime, Olivia travelled extensively; her favourite places were Singapore and America, especially Boston, Key West and San Francisco.

For the past three years Olivia had suffered ill health, however she had improved and her passing away was very unexpected.

A large gathering of family, friends and neighbours attended the funeral on February 23 at St James and St Elidyr Church, Stackpole.

The service was officiated by the Revd Paul Nash with the Revd Canon Roger Jones and Sally Denman. Olivia’s mum, Anita, did the Commendation.

The eulogy was given by Wendy Marmara and three poems were read by Angela Bevans, Eira Barret and Julie Cooper. The organist was Mrs Sue Blick.

Bearers were Gerald James, Alexander Nicholas, Timothy Mable, John Davies, Dafydd Howells and Phillip Townley.

There were family flowers only. Donations for Ward 7, Withybush Hospital, and Stackpole Mencap Gardens, may be sent to Mr Neil Roberts, of John Roberts and Son, 51 Bush Street, Pembroke Dock.

 

Mr C McClements

Sydney, Australia

IT IS with great sadness that we announce the death of Christopher Glen McClements.

He was native of Little Haven but who for the last 50 years had lived in Sydney, Australia.

He had major heart surgery in a Sydney Hospital in November 2016 from which he was making a good recovery but unfortunately he had a relapse and passed away at his home.

Chris will be very much missed by his family and friends here in the UK.

 

Mrs E M Davies

Havefordwest

THE FUNERAL of Mrs Eleanor May Davies (affectionately known as Neila) was held on March 29 at Zions Hill URC Spittal followed by cremation at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.

Both services were officiated by the Rev Geoffrey Eynon.

Neila had recently moved to Highgrove Residential Home from Douglas James Way where she passed away peacefully on March 20 aged 89.

Neila was born at Spittal Cross Farm to Tom and Sarah Evans. She was one of nine children five brothers and three sisters.

She left school early to help on the farm until her marriage to Raymond on December 23 1949 at Zions Hill where her father was a deacon.

Raymond was a teacher at the Secondary Modern School as it was known then, Sir Thomas Picton now. They had two children Rex and Susan. As the children grew older Neila started work as a school meals supervisor at the then Prendergast Infants School and later spent many happy years in the estate agents Lees and Thomas and Richard Sykes. She and Raymond also enjoyed a good social life with many holidays spent with friends exploring Great Britain and closer to home when they would meet for a social evening ‘The Boot’ in Crundale.

However things changed drastically in 1974 when Raymond had his first heart attack and Neila became full time carer and as his health improved became his watchdog ensuring Raymond behaved himself. He passed away in 1988.

Rex was married to Marie and Susan to Hugh both in 1976. As Neila said at least there was only one outfit to buy. Grandchildren came along in 1980 when Kelly was born and in 1982 when Sian was born. Neila spent many happy hours visiting them and as they lived in Carmarthen she was known as nanny West. Neila attended both her granddaughters weddings, Kelly to Dave and Sian to Luke.

Despite declining health later in life she was able to hold and enjoy her two great grandchildren Harry and Grace.

After 1988 she became an active member of the WRVS receiving 15 Continuous Service Medal. She worked at Withybush Hospital and the Magistrates Court, always ready with a cup of tea, a smile and a joke to brighten peoples days. She was also a member of Haverfordwest Ladies Choir and spent many happy years with them, even singing in the Albert Hall.

Due to deteriorating health Neila moved to Highgrove Residential Home where the staff were kind caring and welcoming.

They took a shine to her due to her dry wit and would often have them in fits of laughter. Theresa, Marie and Elaine from Highgrove attended the funeral.

Neila will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Rev Eynon gave a touching and personal service at Zions Hill where her niece Gillian Morgan played the organ beautifully and a moving eulogy was given by Hugh Thomas, son-in-law, at Parc Gwyn Crematorium.

The family left to mourn are Rex and Marie (son and daughter-in-law); Susan and Hugh (daughter and son-inlaw); Kelly and Dave, Sian and Luke (granddaughters and husbands); Harry and Grace (great grandchildren).

Other mourners included Eira and Jasmer (sister and brother-in-law); Mary, Sylvia and Hetty (sisters-in-law); Tommy (brother-in-law).

The bearers were Barry Evans, Derek Harries, Stuart Evans (nephews); Keith Williams (close relation).

Donations to The Alzheimer’s Society sent to Mr Hugh Thomas, 1 Rhodfa Glyndwr, Carmarthen SA31 1QF.

The funeral arrangements were carried out by F G Rees and Sons of Haverfordwest.